Santa Cruz wildlife officials are on the hunt for an otter outlaw
A sea otter in Santa Cruz has wildlife officials scurrying to catch it after a series of thefts and aggressive behavior at a popular surf … The post Santa Cruz wildlife officials are on the hunt for an otter outlaw appeared first on BGR......»»
Viewpoint: Kenya"s wildlife conservancies make old men rich, while making women and young people poorer
Kenya once had an exceptional abundance and diversity of wildlife. But as the country's population boomed, wildlife lost space to people, buildings, roads and agriculture......»»
"It"s ultimately about predicting everything"—theory could be a map in the hunt for quantum materials
A breakthrough in theoretical physics is an important step toward predicting the behavior of the fundamental matter of which our world is built. It can be used to calculate systems of enormous quantities of quantum particles, a feat thought impossibl.....»»
Bird flu flare: Cattle in 5 states now positive as Texas egg farm shuts down
The risk to the general public remains low, federal officials say. Enlarge / Chicken eggs are disposed of at a quarantined farm with bird flu in Israel's northern village of Margaliot on January 3, 2022. (credit: Getty | JALAA M.....»»
A “cascade” of errors let Chinese hackers into US government inboxes
Microsoft still doesn’t known how Storm-0558 attackers managed to steal the Microsoft Services Account cryptographic key they used to forge authentication tokens needed to access email accounts belonging to US government officials. “The s.....»»
TrueMedia.org introduces deepfake detection tool
TrueMedia.org launched its deepfake detection technology for reporters, and other key audiences to use ahead of the 2024 U.S. elections. The free tool is currently available to government officials, fact checkers, campaign staff, universities, non-pr.....»»
Dog-like Spot robot gets a gig to scare wildlife
An international airport is deploying a dog-like robot to scare birds and other wildlife from encroaching the runway......»»
Catkins are flowering at different times, threatening their pollination and the wildlife that feed on them
As the days grow longer and the air warms up, nature is bursting back to life. Even before their leaves return, trees produce delicate, fuzzy structures known as catkins. These tiny, downy threads, often described as kitten tails (thanks to a fun tra.....»»
Rattlesnakes on California"s Santa Catalina Island have learned that it pays to be unusually aggressive
Discerning what makes rattlesnakes tick is a life's work for researchers like William Hayes. So if he wants to introduce you to the biological complexity that makes them worthy of study, be prepared to follow a deliberately cautious route climbing ov.....»»
Hundreds of Philippine schools suspend classes over heat danger
Hundreds of schools in the Philippines, including dozens in the capital Manila, suspended in-person classes on Tuesday due to dangerous levels of heat, education officials said......»»
South Africa"s laws aren"t geared to protecting against climate change: Judges are trying to fill the gap
South Africa has plenty of environmental laws but none that specifically oblige government officials to consider the risks and impacts of climate change when they approve new developments......»»
How Washington"s I-90 became safer for wildlife, drivers
Interstate 90 fractures the spine of the Cascades at its midpoint......»»
The best shows on Apple TV+ right now (April 2024)
Dive into the dark PI world with Colin Farrell in Sugar, or explore the hunt for John Wilkes Booth in Manhunt in the best shows on Apple TV+ right now......»»
EPA sets strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses in bid to fight climate change
The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday set strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses and other large vehicles, an action that officials said will help clean up some of the nation's largest sources of planet-warming greenhouse gas.....»»
Best MacBook deals: Get an Air for $605 and save on M3 MacBook Pro
If you’re on the hunt for the most attractive MacBook deals, we've rounded up the top offers for you -- but you should hurry because they get sold out quickly......»»
US restores handful of wildlife protections axed by Trump
The US administration of President Joe Biden on Thursday announced further protections for endangered species and their habitats, restoring a set of regulations weakened by Donald Trump......»»
Sawfish are spinning, and dying, in Florida waters as rescue effort begins
Endangered smalltooth sawfish, marine creatures virtually unchanged for millions of years, are exhibiting erratic spinning behavior and dying in unusual numbers in Florida waters. Federal and state wildlife agencies are beginning an effort to rescue.....»»
Best OLED monitor deals: Get an OLED screen from just $450
If you're in the hunt for OLED monitor deals, you've come to the right place. We've gathered the top offers that you can shop right now, for as low as $450......»»
Carbon credits would enable restoration of UK saltmarshes, say experts
While the marshes may have meant danger for Pip in "Great Expectations," these wetland habitats are important wildlife havens and mitigate climate change......»»
Scientists warn that the Baltic Sea gray seal hunt is too large
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg warn that today's hunting quotas of about 3,000 animals pose a risk to the long-term survival of the gray seal in the Baltic Sea. The conclusions of this new study are based on statistics from 20th century.....»»
6 Reasons to Wait for the Pixel 9 & 3 Reasons Not To
If you’re on the hunt for a new smartphone in 2024, you’ll want to keep tabs on Pixel 9 rumors and you may even want to wait for Google’s rumored flagships. Unsurprisingly, Google’s reportedly working on successors for the Pix.....»»